Noun

1. A written order directing a bank to pay money
2. An appraisal of the state of affairs
3. The bill in a restaurant
4. The state of inactivity following an interruption
5. Additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
6. The act of inspecting or verifying
7. A mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc.
8. Something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
9. A mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something
10. A textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard)
11. The act of restraining power or action or limiting excess
12. Obstructing an opponent in ice hockey
13. (chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king

Verb

1. Examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
2. Make an examination or investigation
3. Be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
4. Lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
5. Stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution
6. Put a check mark on or near or next to
7. Slow the growth or development of
8. Be verified or confirmed; pass inspection
9. Be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
10. Block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey
11. Develop (children's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
12. Consign for shipment on a vehicle
13. Hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping
14. Abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey
15. Stop in a chase especially when scent is lost
16. Mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on
17. Decline to initiate betting
18. Hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of
19. Place into check
20. Write out a check on a bank account
21. Find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
22. Verify by consulting a source or authority
23. Arrest the motion (of something) abruptly
24. Make cracks or chinks in
25. Become fractured; break or crack on the surface only